Applications for the 2025 Robin Mangaser Tizon Memorial Scholarship are open now through May 23, 2025. Submit your application here. If you are interested in applying for this scholarship and have any questions or concerns, or if you are interested in contributing to this scholarship, please email info@falanewyork.org.
ABOUT THE SCHOLARSHIP
In collaboration with NFALA Foundation, FALA New York awards the Robin Mangaser Tizon Memorial Law Scholarship in honor of Robin’s accomplishments as a Filipina-American and lawyer, selfless service to the community, and extraordinary spirit. The scholarship is awarded to law students who most exemplify the values that she championed.
Robin was a beloved wife, daughter, sister and proud Filipina-American lawyer. Throughout her life, Robin devoted herself to advocacy of many causes, including Filipino veterans’ rights, adolescents with cancer, and immigrants’ rights. She also had musical talent and a fine eye for design, enlivening any event with her singing, dancing, and keyboard skills. After overcoming stage III ovarian cancer at the age of 23, Robin achieved her dream of becoming a lawyer, graduating from Rutgers School of Law-Camden in 2013 with a joint JD/MBA degree. As one of the first members and original Co-Chair of the Public Relations Committee, Robin was instrumental in establishing FALA New York's brand and lasting communications strategy. Throughout her long battle with cancer, Robin remained committed to her duties at FALA New York.
This scholarship was established to honor Robin’s memory and support talented law students who embody her spirit and commitment to service.
A list of past recipients is available here.
ELIGIBILITY & CRITERIA
NFALA Foundation scholarships are made available, on a competitive basis, to students who are enrolled in their Juris Doctor (J.D.), Master of Laws (LL.M.), or Doctor of Juridical Science (S.J.D.) at an accredited U.S. law school (Spring 2024 first time enrollees should submit a statement from your law school certifying that you are a law degree candidate enrolled at least part-time).
The NFALA Foundation strongly encourages applications from applicants reflecting diverse cultural and experiential backgrounds, people with disabilities and of diverse ethnic, racial, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds, work experiences, national origins, sexual orientations and ages.
REQUIREMENTS
The following is required for submission: a.) completion of the form application b.) essay c.) resume, d.) official or unofficial copies of your law school transcript (or for an incoming first-year law student, proof of enrollment). Uploads of items c.) and d.) may be submitted via this form with Google sign-in or emailed to the address provided below.
In addition, applicants may submit optional materials showcasing the applicant’s creative talents, particularly in the field of visual arts or music, and/or up to two (2) letters of recommendation.
IMPORTANT DATES
April 30, 2025 | The scholarship application is available
May 23, 2025 | The application and supporting materials must be received by 5:00 PM Eastern Time
June 1, 2025 | Scholarship Awardee is notified by this date
June 20, 2025 | Scholarship presentation at the FALA NY Annual Dinner
